Re: How is the economic crisis affecting your cosmetics buying?

Yeah, no more lipstick.

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Re: How is the economic crisis affecting your cosmetics buying?

From the masses of people I see at Sephora ,Macy's etc, I don't think the ecomonic crisis is having a dent where I am . Cosmetics are little things- I think people are more concerned about spending on cars,gas ,eating out too much ,mortgages ,etc.
I read somewhere that in a time of recession, women actually buy more luxury lipstick - it's an affordable luxury .
If you buy wisely and get quality items in skincare and cosmetics ,they last for months and months which is a saving in the long run. Many cheaper products don't last as long - you have to keep rebuying and it ends up costing the same.

Re: How is the economic crisis affecting your cosmetics buying?

I'm not a cosmetic-addicted or metrosexual guy, in fact, my cosmetics are just the minimal basics, yet the crisis and/or recession has affected me in a quite peculiar way: I like to spend a bit more on that particular kind of perfumes... which also come in a gift set including an extra shower-gel, soap bar, aftershave, body lotion (although for men), after shave balm, deo stick and so on. While I'm spending a slight bit more, I also get the feeling that, especially during these recessionary times, I truly get "more value for money".

Re: How is the economic crisis affecting your cosmetics buying?

I don't really buy "cosmetics" as such. Im a basics kinda guy and most of my money will go on either Scents/Colognes or Shaving accoutrements. I'll buy a bottle of quality facewash about twice a year and I usually buy a really nice shower gel to use on special occasions about once a year.

I do believe that to stabalise our economies we need to start spending again though. If you don't put anything in you won't get anything out.

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Re: How is the economic crisis affecting your cosmetics buying?

I buy just basic stuff: after shave, cologne, shower gel and deodorant. The effect of the the economy? Not really. I've always been a fan of less expensive stuff and even the cheapos. BTW, moving away from a collection, more to what I wear frequently...and really like.

Re: How is the economic crisis affecting your cosmetics buying?

I've actually been spending some money on higher end men's facial care products (Lab Series and Clinique) and significantly less on fragrances. I'm pretty satisfied with my wardrobe and i've only a few more frags on my "to buy" list.

I don't think the recession is really affecting me much yet. But the H1N1 pandemic certainly is. Nowadays i'm reluctant to go the the mall to browse and sample frags because of the pandemic.

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Re: How is the economic crisis affecting your cosmetics buying?

It has opened my eyes a bit. Personally, I have not been a good steward of my finances, and I justified my spending by "nickleing and diming" myself to pieces at TJ Maxx, Marshall's and Burlington Coat Factory. 90% of the time the scents I buy at those places end up sold or swapped.

No more. I have "drawn my line in the sand". I am going to be far more judicious in future spending.

My goal, other than swaps or selling off, is to buy nothing until Christmas. Same for clothes.

My gosh...how much do I really need?! Shopping became my hobby, and I am personally sick about it. That's just me, I'm not judging anyone else.

Re: How is the economic crisis affecting your cosmetics buying?

It hasn't really, I've always been a bargain hunter and only splurge (ie. pay full price for something) during Christmas and my birthday. There are certain things I don't skimp on, my general rule of thumb is to spend less on things that are going to get washed away, ie. facial cleanser, shampoo, etc. and more on things like a good moisturizer with spf, foundation, conditioners/treatments, but even then I've found brands that aren't too pricey and go further in the long term, so I've stuck with them for years.

Perfumes, on the other hand though, are another story. I'm still trying to get a grip on my eBay/late night, "But it's a SUCH a GREAT deal!!" disease.

Re: How is the economic crisis affecting your cosmetics buying?

I buy $10 for 200 ml of Dove toner/cleanser face wash before the recession, and now that there's a recession, I still buy that same face wash. I didn't buy super-expensive brands before in the first place so no effect here.

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Re: How is the economic crisis affecting your cosmetics buying?

Originally Posted by ChuckW

It has opened my eyes a bit. Personally, I have not been a good steward of my finances, and I justified my spending by "nickleing and diming" myself to pieces at TJ Maxx, Marshall's and Burlington Coat Factory. 90% of the time the scents I buy at those places end up sold or swapped.

No more. I have "drawn my line in the sand". I am going to be far more judicious in future spending.

My goal, other than swaps or selling off, is to buy nothing until Christmas. Same for clothes.

My gosh...how much do I really need?! Shopping became my hobby, and I am personally sick about it. That's just me, I'm not judging anyone else.

A good thing to remember is why those scents are AT TJ Maxx...sure some of them OK but....